PSTC Outdoor Tennis Guidelines (5/25/2020)

EVERYONE using the courts and tennis facilities MUST adhere to these guidelines.

General

  • Please wear PPE when entering and exiting the Club.
  • Members and coaches may choose to wear PPE during play.
  • We will endeavor to make hand sanitizer available, but it may not always be available due to recent shortages.
  • You are encouraged to bring your own hand sanitizer and to use it before and after each playing session.
  • Bring your own water bottle and do not share it.
  • Please sanitize equipment, including racquets and water bottles.
  • No sharing of equipment is permitted.
  • Avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can.
  • Avoid touching your face and to keep at least 6 feet away from any other person while playing or waiting for a court.
  • If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve.

Court Booking

  • Players must reserve a court for use in the PSTC outdoor court reservation tool.
  • Email deb@4startennis.com to request a booking account (PSTC members only).
  • The member booking the court must be present during the booked court time and is responsible for the condition of the court after usage.
  • Be prompt about leaving the court when your time is up whether there is someone waiting for the court or not.
  • No more than 4 persons will be permitted on a court at one time unless taking a group lesson.
  • No walk-in play will be permitted.

Clinics

  • Only take a minimal amount to the court and space your items 6 feet away from items of others.
  • Players are permitted, but not required, to pick up balls.
  • All payments and tracking of Live Ball are done on-line.

Summer Camps

Private Lessons

  • Courts 4-6 will be reserved for lessons & clinics.
  • Lessons must be paid for electronically, no cash or checks.
  • Lessons may be paid for online: MAKE PAYMENT
  • Pros will book the court time for all lessons.
  • Pros will use only use designated teaching cart & balls.
  • Ball tubes and baskets are permitted to pick up loose balls during instruction.
  • REQUEST A PRIVATE LESSON

Unavailable

  • Demo Racquets will not be available for use.
  • Ball Machines will not be available for use.
  • Water fountains/coolers will not be available for use.
  • Lounge will remain closed.
  • Food will not be permitted.
  • Showers will not be available.

Facility

  • Activity will always be in line with the Federal Government’s advised social distancing measures (defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
  • Toilets will be available but recommend using toilets at home before coming to the tennis facility.
  • SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION are being accepted.

Preparing to Play

  • Before going to the court, wash your hands with a disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer) or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available.
  • Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles.
  • Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels.
  • Bring a full water bottle to avoid touching a tap or water fountain handle.
  • Arrive as close as possible to when you need to be there, no more than 10 minutes in advance.
  • Members will not be able to purchase cans of balls at PSTC.

When Playing

  • Try to stay at least six feet apart from other players. Do not make physical contact with them (such as shaking hands or a high five).
  • If you do play doubles, avoid all incidental contact, NO Bryan Brothers Chest Bumps and NO whispering to each other from a close distance to strategize.
  • Members will not be allowed to use pro lesson balls for casual play.
  • If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet.
  • Remain apart from other players when taking a break.
  • Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels.

After Playing

  • Leave the court as quickly as reasonably possible after you’re done playing.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court.
  • Do not use the locker room or changing area. Shower at home.
  • No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregation after playing.
  • All players should leave the facility immediately after play.

Do not enter the facility if any of the following apply to you.

  • Do not feel well.
  • Exhibit or experience symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Received a positive test result for COVID-19 and have not completed a full 14-day quarantine.
  • Had contact with someone who has received a positive test result for COVID-19 or is otherwise believed to be infected with COVID-19 and have not completed a full 14-day quarantine.
  • Traveled to a high-risk area for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.